Tag: Charlie Stemp
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REVIEW: Mary Poppins, Prince Edward Theatre
Filled with dazzling choreography, plenty of magic and charm – this is fun for the entire family. If you like me were expecting this supercalifragilisticexpialidocious musical to be exactly like the film – then think again but the differences in the story structure and the addition of new songs actually make the story feel fresher […]
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REVIEW: Mary Poppins: The Definitive Supercalifragilistic 2020 Cast Recording
This new cast recording of the Disney production is lively and charming from start to finish. The second that you hear the audience who were in attendance at the performance of when this cast recording was recorded, you are automatically swept to the Prince Edward Theatre and the joy that being in a theatre can […]
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NEWS: Mary Poppins Extends Run in the West End
The musical is currently playing at the Prince Edward Theatre. It has been confirmed that the musical based on P.L Travers original stories about the nanny is extending its run in the West End and is now booking until the 26th July. The magical story of the world’s favourite Nanny arriving on Cherry Tree Lane […]
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Review Round Up: Mary Poppins, Prince Edward Theatre
Richard Eyre’s production of the musical has flown back into the West End – but what do the critics think of it? WhatsOnStage: **** “The musical’s best sequences are those that just let rip with joy and wonder. Richard Eyre directs with pace and panache, much helped by the choreography of Matthew Bourne (who is […]
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NEWS: Further Casting Announced for Mary Poppins
Final adult casting has been confirmed for Mary Poppins, playing at the Prince Edward Theatre from the 23rd October. Joining the previously announced Zizi Strallen as Mary Poppins, Charlie Stemp as Bert, Joseph Millson as George Banks and Petula Clark as the Bird Woman, Richard Eyre’s production will also include Amy Griffiths who will play Winifred Banks, Claire Moore as Miss Andrew, Claire […]
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NEWS: Dates Confirmed for Revival of Mary Poppins
The musical is set to return to London to play at the Prince Edward Theatre later this year. This revival of the popular musical is set to star Charlie Stemp as Bert and Zizi Strallen will play the the title role when it arrives at the Prince Edward Theatre from the 23rd October, with official opening night taking place on the 13th November. It is initially booking in the West End […]
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NEWS: Mary Poppins to Return to the West End
It has been confirmed that the Disney musical will return to the West End next year. Following the closing of Aladdin at the Prince Edward Theatre late August 2019, it has been announced that Mary Poppins will return to the theatre where it originally made its premiere at the same theatre back in 2004. […]
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Review Round Up: Dick Whittington, London Palladium
The reviews are in for the London Palladium’s latest pantomime. But what is the critics verdict? Here Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews: Join Dick Whittington (Charlie Stemp) on his daring journey through the streets of London aided by The Spirit Of The Bells (Julian Clary) as they face off against his dastardly […]
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Five Reasons to See… Half A Sixpence, Noel Coward Theatre
Now confirmed to play its final performance on the 2nd September, here are five reasons why you need to see Rachel Kavanaugh’s production… 1. The Music: this is such an upbeat and playful musical, featuring songs such as ‘Pick Out a Simple Tune’ and ‘If the Rain’s Got to Fall’ that will have your feet tapping […]
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REVIEW: Half A Sixpence, Noel Coward Theatre
Rachel Kavanaugh has created a delightfully light footed production that leaves the audience beaming for joy. This wonderfully perky musical is a classic rags to riches story that shows that money really doesn’t buy happiness, wonderfully told through the story of Arthur Kipps an orphan who works as a drapers assistant until he unexpectedly comes […]